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Read more: Kickstart your career!Kickstart your career!
We are recruiting for our fourth year of Routes In at Lincoln Arts Centre and Barbican Creative Hub, funded by Arts Council England. Two roles are available in our teams, Audience Engagement Assistant and Creative Programmes Assistant! Two positions bursting with creativity, and giving you the chance to kickstart your creative career in…
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Read more: A New Era for Creativity, Collaboration and Civic GrowthA New Era for Creativity, Collaboration and Civic Growth
A striking new chapter in Lincoln’s cultural life has begun with the launch of the Barbican Creative Hub, a purpose-built space for creative talent, innovation and enterprise at the heart of the city. Set within the Grade II listed former Barbican Hotel on St Mary’s Street, the Hub has been…
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Read more: Oh hello, you! A day in the life of a Barbican coworkerOh hello, you! A day in the life of a Barbican coworker
There’s something really refreshing about walking into a space built for creativity and collaboration – especially on a cold December day when it’s hard to motivate. I spent the day working from the Barbican Creative Hub in Lincoln, and what stood out wasn’t anything flashy, not the gorgeous grade II…
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Read more: Potential into practice. Curiosity into confidence. Drive into direction.Potential into practice. Curiosity into confidence. Drive into direction.
Routes In has been providing entry points into the creative industries within Greater Lincolnshire for almost three years. Made possible through Arts Council England, the programme has offered a diverse range of roles across both the Barbican Creative Hub and Lincoln Arts Centre – including technical, creative programming, administrative and…
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Read more: University of Lincoln’s Cultural Investment Continues to Drive Creative Growth Across LincolnshireUniversity of Lincoln’s Cultural Investment Continues to Drive Creative Growth Across Lincolnshire
The University of Lincoln’s Centre for Culture and Creativity has marked another successful year of supporting the region’s creative sector. Now in its second year as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), the Centre continues to deliver lasting impact and has ambitious plans for the year ahead. As…
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Read more: New Funding Announced to Support High-Growth Creative Businesses in Greater LincolnshireNew Funding Announced to Support High-Growth Creative Businesses in Greater Lincolnshire
Creative businesses across Greater Lincolnshire have received a significant opportunity for growth, with the launch of new funding through the Create Growth Programme, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Up to £8 million is being made available to help high-growth potential…
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Read more: Creatives in Residence ProgrammeCreatives in Residence Programme
Announced The Barbican Creative Hub, in collaboration with the University of Lincoln, is excited to introduce the first-ever Creatives in Residence Programme. This initiative will provide emerging and established creatives with the opportunity to develop their careers while contributing to Lincoln’s dynamic creative scene. Launched in November 2024, the programme…
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Read more: Future Perspectives 2025Future Perspectives 2025
A Day of Insight, Innovation, and Collaboration On Thursday 27th February, the Barbican Creative Hub and Lincoln Arts Centre hosted Future Perspectives 2025, a one-day conference exploring creative responses to the climate crisis. The event brought together thought leaders from across the creative industries to discuss sustainability, circular design, and…
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Read more: Meet Tamily Cookson: The New Director of the Barbican Creative HubMeet Tamily Cookson: The New Director of the Barbican Creative Hub
The Barbican Creative Hub is entering an exciting new phase as we welcome Tamily Cookson as our new Director. With over 10 years of leadership experience in the Creative Industries, Tamily will lead the Hub’s mission to support collaboration, innovation, and business growth in Lincolnshire’s creative sector. Opening in Spring…
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Read more: Conferences Centre Creativity and TechConferences Centre Creativity and Tech
Leading on from the success of the Technically Speaking Conference on the 16th January, the Barbican Creative Hub looks forward to Future Perspectives on Thursday 27th February. Conferences feature inspiring keynotes from industry experts, practical demonstrations and the opportunity to network, whether you’ve experience under your belt or are just starting out…